New Pulse Data: Those Who Need COVID-19 Stimulus Most Are the Last to Get It
By David Silberman, Senior Advisor, Financial Health Network The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread economic dislocation. Tens of millions of Americans have lost their jobs, at least temporarily, and millions more have seen their hours drastically cut. Those job and wage losses have fallen disproportionately on low-wage workers, especially blacks and Latinos, who are concentrated…
Bearing the Brunt of COVID-19: Fears and Challenges of Financially Vulnerable Americans
By Thea Garon, Senior Director and Andrew Dunn, Manager, Financial Health Network The COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout are likely to have the largest impact on those who are already struggling financially. Survey data from the University of Southern California and the U.S. Financial Health Pulse show that Financially Vulnerable Americans believe they are…
Hawaii Financial Health Pulse: 2019 Survey Results
The majority of Americans are struggling financially – and the everyday economic reality is similar for those who live and work in Hawaii. The Hawaii Financial Health Pulse offers an in-depth view of their financial struggles and coping strategies, along with potential solutions to improve financial health across Hawaii and the rest of the country.
Supporting Financial Health for Millennials and Women in the Workplace
Millennials and women have unique financial needs. This report sheds light on the needs and preferences of these employees, helping employers develop targeted solutions that can set them apart in a competitive marketplace.
2019 Financial Health Leaders Spotlight Podcast: Kabbage
Our Financial Health Leaders program spotlights the Financial Health Network members who are at the forefront of financial health innovation. Listen in as we hear how Kabbage is using the Financial Health Network's recently released small business survey and the surprising learnings they have had so far.
GreenPath Financial Wellness Leaders Spotlight Video
Hear about GreenPath Financial Wellness’ journey as a Financial health Leader from Director of Strategic Partnerships, Bill Druliner.
Spreading Fintech Solutions into New Crucial Sectors
Read about the latest trends in fintech and learn about the companies in the fourth cohort of the Financial Solutions Lab, which seeks to identify, test, and bring to scale innovations that improve Americans' financial health.
Homeowners and Renters Insurance Spotlight
This brief takes a closer look at the homeowners and renters insurance coverage, acquisition channels, knowledge, and claims experience of American consumers, with a particular focus on low- to moderate-income (LMI) consumers.
Case Study: A Walk In Their Shoes: Improving Financial Health Solutions Through Empathy-Led Learning
Regions Bank participated in FinX to gain insights through first-hand experiences of the challenges that underserved consumers may face in an interactive, real-world structure.
Consumer Data Sharing Principles: A Framework for Industry-Wide Collaboration
Over the last two decades, the emergence of new intermediaries that aggregate data from numerous sources has enabled financial services providers of all kinds to provide consumers with a more complete view of their financial lives.
The Financial Health Network Comment Letter on Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans
The Financial Health Network is submitting this letter in response to the request for comments on “Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans,” issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and published on July 22, 2016.
Case Study: Strengthening Ties with Communities: Nix Neighborhood Lending
Discover how Nix Neighborhood Lending has made a lasting impact on its customers in South Central Los Angeles by providing a variety of credit services to this vulnerable group.